Summary Statement for Professional Engineer

This article discusses the competency units and elements of a Professional Engineer and how they have applied them in their career through different episodes. It includes the development of security and access control systems, electronic voting machines, and the use of RFID and Li-Fi technology. The article also highlights the importance of ethical conduct, effective communication, and professional conduct in the engineering field.

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER
Summary Statement
These are the competency Units and Elements
Competency Element A brief summary of how you
have applied the element
Paragraph number
in the career
episode(s) where the
element is addressed
PE1 KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL BASE
PE1.1 Comprehensive, theory-
based understanding of the
underpinning natural and
physical sciences and the
engineering fundamentals
applicable to the engineering
discipline
I have developed the design of the
Security and access control system
through utilizing biometrics and
RFID technology in a manner to
enhance the security system
I had tried to utilize a counting
server where, the configuration of
the data has been set before the
election that will include the
polling station identity, barcodes
list, and candidate names
I had used this technology as an
alternative of the wired
communication between the
indoor electrical appliances that
will be using LED’s for the
communication for executing the
operations
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2

PE1.2 Conceptual
understanding of the
mathematics, numerical
analysis, statistics and
computer and information
sciences which underpin the
engineering discipline
I had used it in my current project
for developing a system that can
detect the identity of the
individuals entering and leaving a
building through utilizing the PLC
I had installed the Atmega16
microcontroller for the security
functions and collection of data for
the processing of the counting
given by the citizens to the
candidates
I had chosen the Li-Fi technology
over the Wi-Fi in manner to allow
the components and apparatus for
dealing with the ever-changing
conditions
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.3 and
CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2
PE1.3 In-depth understanding
of specialist bodies of
knowledge within the
engineering discipline
Every RFID tag has been
implemented with an UID and the
data saved in this tag will be
evaluated using the PLC and the
allowance will only be provided if
the data collected by receiver
matches with the database
I had tried to utilize a counting
server where, the configuration of
the data has been set before the
election that will include the
polling station identity, barcodes
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.4, CE
2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2

list, and candidate names
I had firstly assigned the jobs to
the team members according to
their interest as everyone was
already well aware with the
project that we were about to
deliver
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.3
PE1.4 Discernment of
knowledge development and
research directions within the
engineering discipline
I had setup two monitoring system
established within the building
that includes the entrance and the
exit monitoring system and the
users will have to move through
the evaluation process at these
entry and exit points
I had identified that the gist of this
project was to enhance the security
and eliminate the fake voting
system in manner to present a
justified decision for the selection
made by the group of people for
their leader
I had to take care of the conflicts
and executed the whole project
without any conflict between the
team members
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.5, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.2, CE 2.3.4 and
CE 2.4.1
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.2, CE 3.3.3 and
CE 3.4.1
PE1.5 Knowledge of contextual
factors impacting the
engineering discipline
I had developed this project to be
installed at the doors
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.1, CE 1.2.2,

I had done the management and
PCB designing within the project
along with the auditing and
monitoring of the development of
the project
I had designed an EVM through
establishing the microcontroller’s
control and programming in
manner to prevent deliberate or
inadvertent reproduction and
reading of the code implemented
in the microcontroller
I had used several algorithms for
the efficient and effective
development of this project
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.1, CE 2.2.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.1, CE 3.2.3
PE1.6 Understanding of the
scope, principles, norms,
accountabilities and bounds of
contemporary engineering
practice in the specific
discipline
I was taking care of the
establishment of the components
within the established design
I had tried to manage the security
at the max level through
generating the digital signatures
for each created data packet
I had solely designed the
transmitting section for the
established network
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3, CE
1.3.4 and CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1 and
CE 2.3.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2

PE2 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE2.1 Application of
established engineering
methods to complex
engineering problem solving
I had connected all the
components for the team within
the system
I had developed the design of an
automated electronic voting
machine that is highly secured and
advanced than the previously used
paper and ballot voting system
I had used the codes and
MATLAB for the development of
this system that will allow users to
login in the network and operate
the appliances wirelessly
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.4, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3, CE 2.3.4 and
CE 2.4.1, CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and
CE 3.4.2
PE2.2 Fluent application of
engineering techniques, tools
and resources
I had to establish Entrance
Monitoring Controller that was
comprised of GSM Modem,
RFID, alarm, NV RAM, 16x4
LCD, scroll keys, and door lock
through interfacing AT89C52
microcontroller
I executed this project within a
team where, every individual was
assigned with different job and
they had to execute their roles
with responsibility
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.3, CE 1.3.2 and
CE 1.3.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.1, CE 2.3.2 and
CE 2.3.3

I had to accomplish the activities
in the transmission and receiving
section through proper
establishment of the electrical
components on the circuit board
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1, CE 3.3.2 and
CE 3.3.3
PE2.3 Application of
systematic engineering
synthesis and design processes
We had used “FEC FC440
programmable logic controller
(PLC)”, which was the most
important part of the project for
the identification of the
individuals and the cars through
the RFID tag implemented on
them
I asked the team to implement
microcontroller and barcode for
the identification of the
individuals voting in the booth and
collect the data for processing in
an efficient manner
I was also responsible for the PCB
designing in the project and
soldering each component at the
board
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.5
PE2.4 Application of
systematic approaches to the
conduct and management of
engineering projects
I had implemented Electronics and
Telecommunication Engineering
skills and knowledge for the
successful establishment of these
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3.1 and CE 1.3.2

electronic components and PLC
programming
I had asked them to program the
microcontroller in a way that
single individual would be able to
give vote to a single candidate
I had considered the advantages of
the Light Fidelity (Li Fi) over
other wireless technology and
utilized for the development of the
project as it is based on VLC
technology that is helpful in fast
exchange of data
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.1, CE
2.3.2 and CE 2.3.3
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.1 and CE 3.3.2
PE3 ENGINEERING APPLICATION ABILITY
PE3.1 Ethical conduct and
professional accountability
The final phase includes the web
server and computer system where
all the information and details
related to the individuals and it
will record the details of the
check-in and checkout of the
individuals interacting with the
system
I had developed the design of the
whole that includes the digital
voting machine systems, the
complete circuit diagram of the
EVM, and its output circuit flow
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and
CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and
CE 2.4.2

I had identified that power supply
needs to be restricted at the very
low level as the general power
supply being used in India is 220
V
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.2 Effective oral and
written communication in
professional and lay domains
I had developed a system that can
positively differentiate between an
authorized and unauthorized user
and stop them from entering the
premise of the building
I had contributed in the
development of the design of the
whole project that helped the team
members in accomplishing the
establishment in an effective and
easy manner
I had used the Transformer,
Rectifier, and Regulator for the
conversion of A.C voltage supply
to D.C voltage supply and
managed the linear power supply
for the electrical appliances
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.3.3 and
CE 1.4.1
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.3.5 and
CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.3.3, CE 3.4
PE3.3 Creative innovative and
proactive demeanour
Entry and exit points were safely
guarded by this developed project
and authorized users were issued
with a RFID tag that comprised of
the key to open the gates
I had also presented the innovative
Career Episode 1: CE
1.3, CE 1.4 and CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE

idea of installing the
microcontroller’s programing for
restricting the fake voting at the
booth and thus, support a precise
and accurate decision making for
the winner in the election
I applied my knowledge gathered
during my electronics engineering
academics and delivered the
objectives and goals of the project
2.3.5, CE 2.4, CE
2.2.5 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2, CE 3.3
PE3.4 Professional use and
management of information
I had implemented the program for
blocking the user with the same
UID to enter twice the premise
I had to take care that the circuit is
closed and every operation can be
executed using the developed
model
I had also contributed in the
MATLAB coding that has played
a major role in the execution of the
project successfully
Career Episode 1: CE
1.2.3, CE 1.2.5, CE
1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.2.3, CE 2.2.5, CE
2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.2.3, CE 3.2.5, CE
3.4.2
PE3.5 Orderly management of
self, and professional conduct
I had contributed in developing the
layout of the whole design and
collect data of the authorized users
and feed into the database for the
evaluation of the individual’s
identity through cross checking
the gathered data and recognized
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.3.1 and
CE 1.3.2

value
I had to manage the whole circuit
of the developed system and take
care of the measurement system
that was comprised of voting,
control, confirmation, display, and
power supply unit. I had
implemented the buzzer, LED, and
other controller units within the
developed design
I had also contributed in the
testing of the established product
in manner to detect if there is any
fault with the programming or
circuit instalment
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.2, CE 2.3.2, CE
2.3.3 and CE 2.3.4
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.2, CE 3.3.1 and
CE 3.3.2
PE3.6 Effective team
membership and team
leadership
I led the team thus, it was my duty
to regularly audit the development
of the project and manage the
activities those might affect the
efficiency and effectiveness of the
project
I had configured the Atmega16
microcontroller for the operational
activities of the EVM
I had contributed in the PCB
designing, Testing, and soldering
of the electronic and electrical
Career Episode 1: CE
1.4.1, CE 1.4.2
Career Episode 2: CE
2.4.1 and CE 2.4.2
Career Episode 3: CE
3.4.1 and CE 3.4.2

components of this project